Ma’Layah Ray Pennington was born to Melissa Koutz and Brandon Pennington of Cynthiana, on Jan. 2, 2013 at Harrison Memorial Hospital.
She weighed 5 lbs. 14 oz., and is welcomed by her sister Mallory Welte.
Maternal grandparents are Mary Brown and David Koutz of Nashville, Tenn.; maternal great-grandparent is Frances Anderson of Nashville.
Paternal grandmother is Michelle Stratton of Cynthiana; paternal great-grandparents are Mary and Gary Cain and Roberta Williams.

Omega Preceptor chapter of Beta Sigma Phi started the new year by meeting at the home of Rosemary Lucas on Jan. 7. There were 10 members to open the meeting by repeating the opening ritual. the question for roll call was ‘Other than your children, what do you feel your greatest accomplishment has been?’
Plans were made to host the All Chapters Social at the Vault later in the month. Invitations have been extended to the other three chapters in Cynthiana.

Indian Creek Homemakers
During the 2012 Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association (KEHA) state meeting, Indian Creek homemakers were recognized with a first place award in the Management and Safety area by submitting a suggestion for state consideration in the “It Ought To Be a Law” contest. This area is just one of the many state contests that Harrison County Extension Homemakers find of interest.